Iowa parents are leading a push against technology in the classroom

About this episode

Parents in Iowa are advocating against the use of technology in classrooms, supported by new laws, while also addressing the physician shortage in the state.

Parents are pushing back against screens in the classroom and in Iowa, the law is now on their side. We get insights from an Iowa City parent, a pediatrician and a coordinator with the University of Northern Iowa's TEACH Studio, who shares where technology fits into the classroom. Then, we hear from a family medicine physician about the physician shortage in Iowa and what's being done about it.

People in this episode

Guest: Iowa City parent

Topics covered

• technology in education
• parental involvement
• healthcare
• physician shortage
• Iowa education policy

Keywords

• technology
• classroom
• Iowa
• parents
• physician shortage
• education
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Northern Iowa's TEACH Studio

Places: Iowa

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